Matakabs: The First Hybrid-Only Taxi Company

New Zealand’s first
hybrid-only taxi company has arrived, emitting only a feel
good vibe into the environment.

Launched in July, Matakabs
use only hybrid electric/petrol vehicles that have close to
zero emissions*. With transport accounting for 46% of New
Zealand’s carbon emissions, a taxi company that cares
about the environment has been long overdue.

Founders Niki
Bezzant and Sandy McNeur from Matakana (north of Auckland),
say their customers get brilliant service and feel good
about lowering their carbon emissions, without paying any
more than a standard taxi.

“Choosing an
environmentally friendly option shouldn’t have to cost
more money or be less convenient than a conventional
option,” says Niki.

Launched initially in Matakana in
July of this year, the company already has expansion plans
into the Auckland market.

Niki comments: “We’ve had
overwhelming support from locals and visitors to the
Matakana region for the service. People really care about
looking after the land and the environment, and appreciate
the ability to make a green choice, along with our
professional service.”

“We can all do little
things to help make a difference to climate change”, says
Niki. “And lots of little things can add up to make a
really big difference. When people take a Matakab, not only
are they getting a great, friendly service to get them
around our region, but they’re doing something positive
for the environment as well.”

People don’t have to
pay any more to ride in a Matakab because the owners firmly
believe that being green shouldn’t be about deprivation
and inconvenience.

“We’re not trying to preach a
message. Our service is easy and fun, which is why we call
ourselves the ‘feel good fare’!”, says Niki.

To
order a Matakab phone 0800 KAB RIDE. For more on Matakabs,
see
www.matakabs.co.nz

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